Communication and Media Studies, BA

The Communication and Media Studies major explores the rich connections between media texts, cultural practices, and the communication habits and skills we use to navigate daily life. Curiosity about the world around us – from politics to pop culture to social media – is what prompts Communication and Media Studies students to become engaged professionals and citizens who study and work in a broad range of communication careers.

Learning Outcomes

Course Requirements

Required courses (18 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Complete fifteen additional credits, selected from communication studies (COMM) courses. COMM 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) or COMM 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) may be applied as an elective. At least nine credits must be at the 300- or 400-level.

Capstone (3 credits)

Complete one course, selected from the following:

Total minimum credits: 36

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.